In this course, students will learn key IT security technologies, use state-of-the-art IT security systems, and apply strategies and best practices to protect digital assets in an organization. Students will also learn to direct, manage, and operate the security operation centers and be directly involved in tracking and fighting cybercrime. We provide interesting modules which give students a hands-on experience in specialties such as ethical hacking, intrusion detection and prevention, and cloud infrastructure.

Effectively plan, configure and optimize firewalls, VPN and intrusion detection systems. Conduct network and system penetration testing, and analyze security logs. Provide real-time monitoring of IT security incidents and analyze suspicious activities; perform vulnerability testing and assessment on software applications, and patch vulnerable applications accordingly. Assist in IT auditing procedures, comply with security policies, identify security weaknesses, provide mitigation actions and prepare management reports.

Graduates can embark on a variety of exciting careers related to infocomm security management. Students will be well prepared to take on roles such as:

• IT security analyst
• IT security engineer
• Computer forensic examiner
• IT security officer/network security administrator